[ad_1]
Volunteers in South Africa are working around the clock to provide food for millions of poor South Africans.
The government is set to announce relief measures, but many communities are already in crisis and food riots are expected to increase in the coming weeks.
LOCKDOWN | Here’s how you can help those in need
Those on the ground say people are desperate, and not enough is being done to deliver food parcels to everyone in need.
LIVE | All the latest coronavirus and lockdown updates
Non-profit organisations say ordinary South Africans have opened their hearts and are helping in whatever way they can, but it’s not enough. The government will need to step up its efforts to reach everyone in need.
Volunteers working in poor communities have warned the country could descend into chaos unless more is done – urgently.
– Stay up to date and stay healthy. Subscribe to Health24’s Daily Dose newsletter for important updates on the spread of the coronavirus. Register and manage your newsletters in the new News24 app by clicking on the Profile tab.
